Independence Day: The History of the Fourth of July (1997)
Overview
Describes the events of July 4, 1776; early celebrations of the day; and the symbols, patriotic music, fireworks, monuments and statues associated with this holiday. Shows celebrations of the holiday both past and present. The power of this holiday, its patriotism, hometown pride and national unity is just as strong today as it was in 1776.
Cast
Recommendations
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
The Current War
55 Days at Peking
Battle of the Bulge
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Radium Girls
The Alamo
Eight Men Out
The Last Rifleman
1776
Viceroy's House
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
Unconquered
Kings of the Sun
Sergeant York
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Mayerling
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
David
Kidnapped